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Add 18/14 and 35/45

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 35/45

18/14 + 35/45 is 130/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    18/14 = 18 × 45/14 × 45 = 810/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    35/45 = 35 × 14/45 × 14 = 490/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/630 + 490/630 = 810 + 490/630 = 1300/630
  5. 1300/630 simplified gives 130/63
  6. So, 18/14 + 35/45 = 130/63
    In mixed form: 24/63

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